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The party's stay at Candlekeep came to a lively close when their adopted daughters — Kaela, Russora, and Nysene — were caught attempting to steal a decanter of endless water to flood their basement and build a swimming pool. Keeper of Tomes Janussi handled the matter with more amusement than anger, and after the party assigned the girls to a week of imp-wrangling chores as punishment, the conversation turned to weightier matters. Janussi revealed her personal connection to Elowen Velavent, expressed regret over not taking her as an apprentice, and engaged the party in a broader philosophical discussion about the role of knowledge. Séantal seized the opportunity to propose a formal information exchange between Candlekeep and Baldur's Gate, which Janussi received warmly — granting the party permanent portal access and inviting a written proposal at their leisure. The group then split for the journey home, with Séantal, Velessa, and Vagnfríður stepping through the portal to Ramazith's Tower and negotiating access rights with its prickly master Rolan, while Seris, Shane, and the girls made the far more exhilarating trip by griffin flight across the Sword Coast.

Back at the Eomane House, the party found Lysandra Mortain — the Chosen of Jergal — thoroughly painted by the imps, restored her dignity, and proceeded with the resurrection ritual. Lysandra struck Elowen Velavent's name from Jergal's record of the dead, and a dark-haired woman in her twenties materialized before them — alive, frightened, and overwhelmed. The party gently helped Elowen process the reality of her situation: her soul coins had been exchanged, her infernal contracts with Glacia were likely void, and though she was banned from Candlekeep, both Janussi and Sylvira Savikas could visit her through the portal. Overcome with gratitude, she embraced Seris before being briefly startled by Shane's noble disguise. The session closed with the party traveling to Szarr Palace, where the composed and sharp-witted Lady Violet agreed to spend ten days instructing Velessa in a ritual to neutralize the infernal parasite living inside her — in exchange for the party serving as discreet bodyguards at an upcoming Patriar ball. Séantal formalized the arrangement with a witnessed, wax-sealed contract, and Velessa remained behind to begin her first night of instruction as the others headed home.

Classic

Last we left off, our party found themselves enjoying a rare moment of peace within the ancient walls of Candlekeep, the Great Library standing as both sanctuary and source of no small amount of trouble. Their adopted daughters — Kaela, Russora, and Nysene — had made the most of their visit, and perhaps a bit too much of it, having been caught attempting to steal a decanter of endless water with the ambitious goal of flooding the basement of their Baldur's Gate home into a private swimming pool. Keeper of Tomes Janussi handled the matter with more amusement than fury, and once punishments were assigned — the girls sentenced to a week of imp-wrangling household chores — the conversation turned to weightier things. Janussi revealed a personal connection to Elowen Velavent, expressed her regrets, and was drawn into a broader discussion about the nature of knowledge and its stewardship. Séantal seized the moment to propose a formal information exchange between Candlekeep and Baldur's Gate, and Janussi, intrigued, granted the party permanent access to the portal connecting the library to Ramazith's Tower — asking only for a written proposal in due time.

The party made their way home by two very different routes — some stepping through the portal into the tower of a mildly irritated tiefling wizard named Rolan, others soaring across the Sword Coast on griffin-back — and reunited at the Eomane House to find their Chosen of Jergal, Lysandra Mortain, thoroughly decorated in imp-applied paint. Once order was restored, the ritual began in earnest. Lysandra produced Jergal's great tome of the dead, struck Elowen Velavent's name from the record, and a surge of divine light gave way to a dark-haired woman in her twenties — confused, frightened, and alive for the first time in thirty years. The party gently walked Elowen through the reality of her situation: her soul coins exchanged, her infernal contracts likely broken, her beloved Candlekeep barred to her — though not beyond reach through the new portal. Overwhelmed, she pulled Seris into a long and heartfelt embrace.

With one matter resolved, the party turned their attention to another. Velessa had been carrying an infernal parasite since her time in Avernus, and scholars had pointed them toward the Szarr family for answers. At the grand Szarr Palace, Lady Violet received them with the composed authority of someone entirely accustomed to being the most important person in any room. After some negotiation — including Velessa's sincere and pressing concern about whether the ritual might leave her with a tiefling tail requiring trouser alterations — Séantal cut to the heart of the matter and struck a deal. Lady Violet would spend ten days instructing Velessa in the ritual to absorb and neutralize the parasite; in exchange, the party would escort her to an upcoming Patriar ball and serve as discreet protection against a fanatical group known as the Gur. Contracts were drawn, signed, witnessed, and sealed, and as the session drew to a close, Velessa remained behind at the Szarr Palace for her first night of instruction while the others made their way home through the lamplit streets of Baldur's Gate.

"No, no, the lesson here is to if you do it again, don't get caught."
— Velessa

Responding to Kaela's promise that the attempted theft would never happen again, completely undermining the moral lesson

"We thought we could make a pool of our own in the basement at home."
— Russora Eomane

Explaining to the party why she and the other girls attempted to steal a magical decanter from Candlekeep's collection

"Like a gooey little parasite."
— Velessa

Describing the small devil living inside her body to Lady Violet Szarr during their tense first negotiation

Lysandra strikes Elowen Velavent's name from Jergal's record of the dead, and a surge of bright light rises from the ground, coalescing into the form of a dark-haired young woman — Cicerox restored to human life after thirty years.

The culmination of the party's quest to Candlekeep, as the former imp scholar is finally freed from death

Russora stomps off to her chores muttering what Séantal recognizes as some of the most profane swearing they have ever heard — in Infernal — attributed entirely to the seven imps living in the house.

After being assigned maid duties as punishment, Russora makes her feelings very clear in a language most of the party cannot understand

"I didn't think you'd actually do it."
— Elowen Velavent

Elowen's first coherent words after resurrection, expressing disbelief that strangers would go to such lengths to free her

The party arrives home to find Lysandra Mortain — the Chosen of Jergal — painted head to toe in various colors by the resident imps, who protest loudly when Velessa begins magically cleaning her off.

A solemn resurrection ritual is briefly delayed by the discovery that the imps have been using the divine intermediary as an art canvas

"I'm definitely... I'm definitely... I'm definitely... I did."
— Elowen Velavent

Struggling to process the reality of her resurrection and the revelation that her soul was sold, overwhelmed and barely able to form words

A Morning in Candlekeep

The party enjoys a relaxed morning in the Great Library of Candlekeep, discussing their remaining time and potential for learning new skills.

• The party wakes up refreshed in Candlekeep, noting they have about seven days left of their ten-day stay.
• The party discusses their access to the inner ward and most of the library.
• The adopted daughters — Kaela, Russora, and Nysene — have been exploring the library together and getting into minor trouble with summoning books.
• The GM offers a downtime mechanic where learning new skills or languages takes half the usual time due to the library's resources.
• Seris decides to focus on learning religion, while Séantal considers investigation but realizes their intelligence might not be high enough for a quick mastery.
• Irony arrives to inform the group that Janussi wishes to see them in her office.

Disciplinary Hearing in Janussi's Office

The party is summoned to Janussi's office to address the attempted theft of a magical item by their adopted daughters.

• The party enters Janussi's office near the peak of the tallest tower in the Great Library, finding Kaela, Russora, and Nysene looking somewhere between upset and belligerent on a couch, with Irony standing to the side looking smug.
• Janussi reveals that the three girls were caught attempting to steal a decanter of endless water from the library's collection.
• Russora explains their motive: they wanted to flood the basement of their home in Baldur's Gate to create a private swimming pool.
• Kaela expresses deep shame and apologizes profusely, while Russora is more vocal and unrepentant.
• The party debates various punishments, ranging from grounding to community service to making the girls clean the fountains in the Wide.
• Seris ultimately proposes that the girls help with household chores involving the imps as their punishment.
• Janussi questions the party about their plan to resurrect Cicerox using her true name, Elloyn Velavent.
• Seris explains that a Chosen of Jergal requires the name for the record of the dead.
• Janussi reveals she was the one who originally sponsored Elloyn's admission to Candlekeep as an Avowed and expresses regret over her fate, noting she wishes she had taken her as an apprentice.
• The party discusses the philosophical divide in Candlekeep regarding the sharing versus hoarding of knowledge, with Janussi taking a middle stance.
• Séantal proposes a formal information exchange agreement between Candlekeep and the city of Baldur's Gate.
• Janussi grants the party permanent access to the portal between Candlekeep and Ramazith's Tower in exchange for a formal written proposal.

Departure from Candlekeep

The party prepares to leave Candlekeep, splitting between a magical portal and a scenic griffin ride back to Baldur's Gate.

• The party discusses their next steps, including the resurrection of Elowen and a planned visit to the Szarr Palace.
• Séantal decides to take the portal to begin working on a formal proposal for an information exchange between Candlekeep and Baldur's Gate, and considers summoning a modron to assist with the complex legalese.
• Seris, Shane, and the three girls — Kaela, Russora, and Nysene — opt for the more adventurous route via griffins.
• Velessa prepares to transport the resting Vagnfríður back through the portal using a Tenser's Floating Disk.
• Irony escorts those taking the portal to the portal chamber and those taking griffins to the stables.

Arrival at Ramazith's Tower

Velessa and Séantal arrive in Baldur's Gate via a portal, encountering the tower's current master.

• Velessa and Séantal step through the portal and emerge inside Ramazith's Tower.
• They are confronted by Rolan, a tiefling wizard and the current Master of Ramazith's Tower, who demands to know who they are and what they are doing in his tower.
• Velessa recalls having previously purchased scrolls from Rolan's illusory clone.
• Rolan confirms their Emerald Door Pass is in order and grants them permission to use the portal in the future, provided they coordinate with his assistants and maintain silence in the reading areas.
• The party notes that Ramazith's Tower is located very close to their townhouse in the Upper City.

The Scenic Griffin Ride

Seris, Shane, and the children enjoy a high-speed flight across the Sword Coast on the backs of griffins.

• The griffins take a straight-line path, completing the journey to Baldur's Gate in approximately two hours.
• The riders experience an exhilarating flight as the griffins weave and dive through the air, seemingly aware the riders are doing it for fun.
• The girls attempt to coax the griffins into performing tricks during the flight.
• Seris attempts a trick of her own and then scolds the girls when they try to do the same.
• The group lands safely at Wyrm's Crossing Stables and Menagerie, just outside the Black Dragon Gate.

The Resurrection of Elowen Velavent

The party returns to their townhouse in Baldur's Gate to have Lysandra Mortain perform the resurrection of the former imp Cicerox, now restored as Elowen Velavent.

• The party arrives at the Eomane House and finds Lysandra Mortain covered head to toe in colorful paint applied by the resident imps.
• Velessa uses prestidigitation to clean the paint off Lysandra before the ritual begins.
• Velessa informs the imps that Russora and Nysene will be serving as their maids for the next week as punishment.
• Séantal attempts to draft a protective contract for Elowen with their celestial patron, but the process is difficult and met with what feels like divine correction — an invisible ruler smacking the back of their hand.
• The party discusses the risks of resurrecting Elowen, including whether infernal parties might be able to track her.
• Lysandra Mortain summons a massive leather tome — Jergal's record of the dead — which opens on its own, and locates the entry for Elowen Velavent, noting she died approximately thirty years ago in an incident at Candlekeep involving a fall down the stairs while carrying books.
• Using a quill, Lysandra strikes Elowen's name from the record of the dead, triggering a surge of bright light on the ground that coalesces into a human form.
• Elowen Velavent is restored to life as a dark-haired woman in her twenties, appearing confused and panicked upon seeing her rescuers.
• The party explains that she was freed from her infernal state and that her soul was technically sold — exchanged via soul coins — potentially breaking her previous contracts with Glacia.
• Elowen learns she is banned from Candlekeep due to her past misuse of infernal knowledge, but is told that Sylvira Savikas and Janussi both wish to see her and can visit via the portal to Ramazith's Tower.
• Séantal offers Elowen a contract of protection from their celestial patron, which she asks for time to consider.
• Seris encourages Elowen to think about what she wants to do with her new life, and Elowen gives Seris a long, heartfelt hug in gratitude.
• Kaela escorts Elowen deeper into the house to help her settle in, while Nysene is told to stay clear for now.
• The party catches Elowen up on the thirty years she has missed, including the Mind Flayer invasion of Baldur's Gate and the current political situation.

The Cassalanter Disguise

Shane adopts a noble disguise that triggers a panicked reaction from Elowen, revealing a connection to a famous Waterdeep family.

• Shane uses his disguise to take on the appearance of a noble from Waterdeep named Victor, a member of the Cassalanter family.
• Elowen sees the disguise and reacts with visible terror, backing away and demanding to know what a Cassalanter is doing there.
• Shane explains that every disguise needs a grain of truth to be effective.
• The group prepares to depart for the Szarr Palace to seek a cure for Velessa's parasitic affliction.
• Russora is overheard swearing profusely in Infernal as she stomps off to her chores, shocking Séantal with the vocabulary — which they attribute to the seven imps living in the house.

A Visit to the Szarr Palace

The party visits the Szarr mansion in Baldur's Gate to seek help with Velessa's infernal parasite, but must return in the evening.

• The party arrives at the Szarr Palace and is greeted by a house servant.
• Velessa introduces herself as Velessa of House Vaeltharyn and mentions their role in stopping the recent grave robbing of the Szarr family ancestors.
• The servant informs them that the mistress, Violet, is available but they must return in the evening.
• The party returns after dark and is escorted into a luxurious ballroom by the butler, Claude, and told to make themselves comfortable while the mistress is fetched.
• Lady Violet Szarr enters the room, presenting herself with refined elegance and a sharp wit, and invites the party to bow — which Velessa declines.

Negotiations at the Szarr Palace

The party negotiates with Lady Violet Szarr for help removing Velessa's infernal parasite, resulting in a formal notarized contract.

• Velessa explains that scholars in Candlekeep suggested the Szarr family possesses knowledge of infernal energies that could help her.
• Velessa reveals she has a small devil acting as a parasite inside her and was told the way to remove it is to absorb its essence through an infernal ritual.
• Lady Violet questions why she should help and what the ritual might leave Velessa changed into, prompting Velessa to worry about growing a tiefling tail.
• Séantal clarifies the request more precisely, offering the party's services in exchange for Lady Violet's expertise.
• Lady Violet proposes a deal: she will instruct Velessa in the ritual over the next ten days if the party acts as her bodyguards at an upcoming Patriar ball in the Temple District.
• Lady Violet reveals she is concerned about interference from the Gur, a group she describes as a fanatical thorn in her side.
• Séantal prepares to act as a formal notary for the agreement, requesting a written contract from the butler, Claude.
• Seris requests a revision to the contract to include an oath preservation clause protecting her from duties that would conflict with her sacred creed.
• Lady Violet orders Claude to revise the document, adding the oath preservation clause.
• Shane expresses his distaste for noble parties and arranges to send representatives in his stead.
• Lady Violet and Velessa sign the contract, with Séantal acting as notary and witness.
• Lady Violet informs Velessa she may stay behind that very evening to begin her first night of instruction on infernal energies.

Janussi

Keeper of Tomes of Candlekeep: scholar, archmage, governor, judge, and high administrator of Candlekeep, standing at an impressive six-foot-three. She is stern but fair, summoning the party to address the girls' attempted theft. She reveals she was the one who originally sponsored Elowen Velavent's admission to Candlekeep as an Avowed, and expresses regret over her fate. She takes a middle stance on the debate of sharing versus hoarding knowledge, and agrees to grant the party permanent portal access in exchange for a formal information exchange proposal.

Irony

A young tiefling scribe of the Avowed who acts as a guide and messenger. She delivers the summons for the party to meet with Janussi and stands to the side during the disciplinary meeting looking smug. She later escorts the party to the portal chamber and the stables for their departure.

Kaela

Seris's adopted dhampir daughter and apprentice. She was caught in the attempted theft of the decanter of endless water and expresses deep shame and apology. She later takes on a caretaker role, guiding the newly resurrected Elowen through the house to help her adjust.

Russora Eomane

The youngest Eomane daughter and an aspiring infernalist. She led the attempt to steal the decanter of endless water to build a basement pool and is vocal about her dislike for community service as punishment. She is later overheard swearing profusely in Infernal as she stomps off to her chores.

Nysene Eomane

The eldest Eomane daughter, involved in the attempted theft. She whines about the unsanitary nature of cleaning public fountains and asks a million questions about Elowen's experiences before being told to stay clear for now.

Rolan

A tiefling wizard and the current Master of Ramazith's Tower. He is scholarly and protective of his domain, demanding to see the party's Emerald Door Pass before allowing them to remain. He confirms their authorization and grants them future use of the portal, provided they coordinate with his assistants and keep quiet in reading areas. Velessa recalls having previously purchased scrolls from his illusory clone.

Lysandra Mortain

The Chosen of Jergal who performs the resurrection of Elowen Velavent. She is found covered in colorful paint applied by the resident imps. She summons a massive leather tome — Jergal's record of the dead — and strikes Elowen's name from it, restoring her to life.

Elowen Velavent

Formerly the imp Cicerox, she is a dark-haired woman in her twenties who was a scribe and Avowed at Candlekeep before her death approximately thirty years ago. Restored to her human form, she is overwhelmed and panicked upon resurrection, learns she is banned from Candlekeep, and gives Seris a long heartfelt hug in gratitude. She was previously held captive in Sigil writing a book, believing she would never escape.

Sylvira Savikas

A Great Reader of Candlekeep mentioned as being in agreement with the ban on Elowen's return to the library. She is noted as wishing to visit Elowen via the portal to Ramazith's Tower.

Mizora

A powerful figure who holds a contract over Velessa involving imps and a mysterious parasitic worm. She is noted as having significant political sway in Baldur's Gate, often whispering in Grand Duke Wyll Ravengard's ear and handling the Parliament of Peers.

Wyll Ravengard

The current Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate, confirmed to stem from the ending where he deepened his pact with Mizora to rescue his father. His leadership is controversial — supported by common folk but opposed by the patriars.

Lady Violet

The refined and calculating mistress of the Szarr estate. She possesses deep knowledge of infernal rituals and is sharp-tongued and observant. She agrees to instruct Velessa on absorbing her infernal parasite in exchange for the party acting as her bodyguards at an upcoming Patriar ball, citing concern about interference from the Gur.

Claude

Lady Violet's efficient house butler at the Szarr Palace who greets visitors, escorts guests into the ballroom, and drafts and revises formal legal documents at his mistress's direction.

Candlekeep

A massive fortress of knowledge where the party has been spending a ten-day stay. It features a Grand Library, an inner ward accessible by special pass, communal baths, and a relaxed atmosphere for scholars. The party has access to most of the library through their Emerald Door Pass.

Janussi's Office

Located near the peak of the tallest tower in Candlekeep's Great Library, this office features automatic doors and serves as the workspace for Great Reader Janussi. The party was summoned here to address the girls' attempted theft.

The Wide

A large open-air market district in Baldur's Gate, mentioned as a potential location for the girls' community service punishment — specifically cleaning its public fountains.

Ramazith's Tower

A prominent wizard's tower in Baldur's Gate's Upper City, currently overseen by Rolan. It houses a permanent portal to Candlekeep's inner ward and is located very close to the party's townhouse.

Wyrm's Crossing Stables and Menagerie

A landing site just outside the Black Dragon Gate where the griffin riders dismount upon their return to Baldur's Gate.

Eomane House

The party's townhouse in the Manorborn district of Baldur's Gate, currently inhabited by Lysandra Mortain, the adopted daughters, and a cluster of mischievous imps. The resurrection of Elowen Velavent took place here.

Sigil

A doughnut-shaped city known as the City of Doors, located at the center of the multiverse with portals to everywhere. Elowen was previously held captive here in an iron cage, writing her next book.

Szarr Palace

A luxurious estate in Baldur's Gate located between the Temple District and the Steeps, featuring a grand ballroom where Lady Violet holds court from a throne-like chair. The party visited here to negotiate a cure for Velessa's infernal parasite.

Temple District

A district in Baldur's Gate that is the location of the upcoming Patriar ball where the party is contracted to provide security for Lady Violet Szarr.

Decanter of Endless Water

A magical flask capable of producing vast quantities of water — up to thirty gallons per second. The adopted daughters attempted to steal one from Candlekeep's collection with the intention of flooding their basement to create a private swimming pool. The object was returned and no charges were pressed.

Emerald Door Pass

A special authorization document allowing the party to access Candlekeep's Inner Ward and use the portal to Ramazith's Tower in Baldur's Gate.

Tenser's Floating Disk

A circular plane of magical force used by Velessa to transport the resting Vagnfríður through the portal from Candlekeep back to Baldur's Gate.

Jergal's Record of the Dead

A massive, impossibly heavy leather tome held by Lysandra Mortain that contains the names and circumstances of death for all mortals. It opens on its own as if unfolding. By striking a name from its pages with a quill, a Chosen of Jergal can restore the deceased to life. Elowen Velavent's entry noted she died approximately thirty years ago in an incident at Candlekeep involving a fall down the stairs while carrying books.

Contract with Violet

A formal, notarized document drafted by Claude and witnessed by Séantal, outlining the agreement between the party and Lady Violet Szarr. The party will escort Lady Szarr to a Patriar ball in the Temple District in ten days, with one member attending as her date and the rest acting as discreet guards. In exchange, Lady Szarr will spend ten days instructing Velessa on recognizing, containing, and absorbing infernal energies related to her parasitic affliction. An Oath Preservation Clause was added at Seris's request. A bonus payment is included if the party successfully neutralizes a credible threat without causing public scandal.

Prestidigitation

Used by Velessa to clean the colorful paint off Lysandra Mortain's skin before the resurrection ritual, working one square foot at a time to the dismay of the imps who considered it their best work.

Simulacrum

Referenced when Velessa mentions having previously purchased scrolls from Rolan's illusory clone, which manages the tower's business and interacts with visitors. Rolan is pleased to hear it is no longer 'on the fritz.'

Resurrection

A powerful divine act performed by Lysandra Mortain using Jergal's record of the dead. By striking Elowen Velavent's name from the ledger with a quill, a surge of bright light coalesced on the ground and formed into Elowen's human body, restoring her to life after thirty years of death.